‘Our Last Line Of Defense’ Against Russian Invasion, Khamzat Era
Khamzat Chimaev is a massive favorite over Sean Strickland. The two Middleweights will collide in a championship match this weekend (Sat. , May 9, 2026) at UFC 328 in a grudge match fueled by bad blood and prior training experiences.
According to retired UFC fighter and current analyst, Chael Sonnen, there’s more on the line than […]
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Sean Strickland reacts after a TKO victory against Anthony Hernandez in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Toyota Center on February 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Khamzat Chimaev is a massive favorite over Sean Strickland. The two Middleweights will collide in a championship match this weekend (Sat.
, May 9, 2026) at UFC 328 in a grudge match fueled by bad blood and prior training experiences . According to retired UFC fighter and current analyst, Chael Sonnen, there’s more on the line than just titles and hurt feelings. Per Sonnen, Strickland is the UFC and America’s last hope against the Chimaev era and overall Russian invasion.
“Strickland is the last hope,” Sonnen told Ariel Helwani . “He is the last line of defense between the martial arts community and having to watch Chimaev for the next period of time. I remember warning the UFC … warning them of the Russian invasions.